Being as compassionate to ourselves as we are to others will rewire a new way of responding to our world. In order to maintain choice in our life, it’s important to consider practicing self-compassion. This might sound like: 1) My feelings are normal and valid. 2) My reaction to my life may be different than others and that’s okay. 3) I can learn to voice my feelings. 4) I can learn to create and practice healthy boundaries. To learn more about practicing self-compassion, listen to the full podcast by Julie Long, Founder and Counsellor at Safe Harbour Therapy Centre: https://www.safeharbourtherapy.com/97-validating-your-feelings-with-julie-long/